Design & Display
Compact Size: It features a 5.8-inch "Flat" Dynamic AMOLED display, making it much easier to grip than the curved S10 or S10+.
High Quality: Despite being the "budget" model of its line, it supports HDR10+ and has a crisp 1080 x 2280 resolution.
Build: Premium glass and aluminum frame with an IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
Performance & Hardware
Processor: Uses the flagship Snapdragon 855 (US) or Exynos 9820 (Global) chipset, meaning it still handles daily tasks and light gaming smoothly today.
Memory: Typically comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
Storage Expansion: Includes a microSD slot for extra space.
Ports: It is one of the last Samsung flagships to feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Camera System
Rear Dual Setup: A 12MP main lens with dual-aperture for better low-light shots and a 16MP ultra-wide lens for landscapes.
Front: A 10MP "punch-hole" camera that supports 4K video recording.
Key Trade-offs
Battery: The 3,100 mAh battery is small by modern standards; heavy users may struggle to get through a full day.
Biometrics: It uses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner (on the power button) rather than the in-display sensor found on the larger S10 models.
